NEW CANAAN

Station Eats, 19 South Avenue or Chicken Joe's, 151 Elm: Both score high points for “build your own” burgers, chicken fingers or sandwiches.

Art and Soul, 80 Main Street: A teen girls’ paradise where they can bead their own bracelets or necklaces, make pottery or work on a variety of “fused glass” projects. Mugs, wind-chimes, picture frames, bowls, votives, plates and crosses are popular items.

She La La, 120 Main Street: Fun, trendy and affordable accessories and clothing.

Togs, 66 Elm Street: More apparel and jewelry, with a higher price point.

Tony’s Deli and Zumbach’s Coffee, 77 and 78 Pine Street: “Where the high schoolers hang out—anytime,” according to one source. Word has it, the “Mississippi” breakfast sandwich and iced coffees are the most popular menu items.

ROWAYTON

Downunder Kayaking, 157 Rowayton Avenue: You can rent kayaks or paddleboards, although paddleboarding is what most teens prefer. Their hour-long Sup Yoga classes, where you can do yoga while on the boards in the water, are a huge hit. The SurfSet, a surfboard simulator, is pure fun!

Rowayton Pizza and 101 ice cream, 98 and 101 Rowayton Avenue: This famous pizza and ice cream place are across the street from each other and go hand in hand. A classic.

Bayley Beach, 11 Pine Point Road: “The” hangout place for teens, particularly by the basketball court.

Rowayton Market, 157 Rowayton Avenue: Great for granola and homemade pies, candy and a soda, or a quick sandwich and chips.

Farmers Market, Pinkney Park: Teens love this market that runs every Friday from 11-5, from June 1st until around Thanksgiving. Don’t miss the fruit smoothie and pickle vendors, or the lobster roll truck.